san1 zoeng1 zing3 ji6伸張正義伸张正义
Jyutpingsan1 zoeng1 zing3 ji6
Yalesān jēung jing yih
Definition
To uphold justice; to promote or assert righteousness.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or dramatic weight, often used when describing someone who acts like a hero in a movie or a crusader for a cause. It is frequently applied to people who intervene in disputes or fight against perceived unfairness, sometimes with a hint of irony if the person is being self-righteous or meddlesome.
Examples
He loves upholding justice and is always standing up for others.
You think you are upholding justice, but you are actually causing trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
a person who upholds justice
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday contexts like returning a lost wallet or paying a fair share, as it sounds overly grandiose and theatrical for minor acts of honesty.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
